The new Fire Emblem protagonist is raising some eyebrows Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. The new Fire Emblem protagonist is raising some eyebrows That hair does not look minty fresh. News by Liv Ngan Reporter Intern Published on 14 Sep 2022 19 comments Fire Emblem Engage was announced earlier this week and fans have been reacting to the new protagonist. According to the official Nintendo website, you'll play as Alear "who awakens a thousand years after the war [between Elyos and the Fell Dragon] with no memory of their past". Perhaps that's the in-game explanation for the odd fashion choices for Alear, then. Watch on YouTube Fire Emblem Engage announcement trailer. Alear has a very distinct blue and red colour palette. From the two-toned hair, to the two-toned clothes, to the two-toned heterochromatic eyes... They definitely stand out from the rest of the cast for their anime-heavy design, and that's saying something when they're in a Fire Emblem game. This is not a particularly difficult game of spot the odd one out. It turns out Alear was designed by Mika Pikazo, an artist who is known for designing plenty of VTubers. 任天堂FE最新作『ファイアーエムブレム エンゲージ』のキャラクターデザインを手がけさせていただきました。どうぞよろしくお願いします！I designed the characters for the Nintendo's new FE title "Fire Emblem Engage". Please look forward to the game!#FEエンゲージ pic.twitter.com/nKhNx2YFTp- Mika Pikazo (@MikaPikaZo) September 13, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Alear has been getting some unfortunate comparisons from fans, namely toothpaste and Pepsi. I don't see the problem here...haven't Fire Emblem characters always had toothpaste hair? pic.twitter.com/t0OptNNCrW- Zion Grassl (@ZionDood) September 13, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Fire Emblem fans are eating good this year!! Everybody tweeting about Pepsi/toothpaste at the same time was fun pic.twitter.com/0iEKgxkVVk- jani @ slow replies apologies (@janiforme) September 13, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings so that new fire emblem guy pic.twitter.com/0UC0OWnOm8- char 理恵 (@alterego) September 13, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings this how religion's gonna look in the new fire emblem pic.twitter.com/zLRRIcWKZJ- sharon (@dixoterin) September 13, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Fire Emblem Pepsi / Colgate looking wild pic.twitter.com/1HSpoZBcxo- Chris (@thegreyzen) September 13, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings CAN WE TALK ABOUT THAT FIRE EMBLEM TRAILER THO pic.twitter.com/S1p1MzasTj- Nick (@farautomata) September 13, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings I'd like to see a Terry's Chocolate Orange inspired design next, please! Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store